The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 30,000

€ 27,400

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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. 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 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.5
58.3
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
105.1
176.2
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.57 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
697 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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