The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 29,400

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
69.9
79.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
176.2
101.5
165.5
176.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.36 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
G5
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CFH*
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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