The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 25,400

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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. The Subaru Impreza 2.0ie is 7.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
69.9
79.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
176.2
103.1
168.7
176.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.13 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
G5
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
57 mpg
41 mpg
highway
74 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
473 mi
Range
799 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







33.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft