The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 35,000
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 2.0ie is 8.1 inches longer and 0.9 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.3
69.9
79.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
176.2
103.4
168
176.2 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf GTI Performance
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.88 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf GTI Performance
G5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI Performance
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf GTI Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
473 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
