The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 27,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Impreza 2.0i is 10.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
69.9
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
105.1
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
G5
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft