The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 30,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 2.0ie is 10.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
69.9
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
105.1
176.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
176.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3424 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.9 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft