The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 22,700
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 2.0R is 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.16 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
28 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
444 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.0R
159.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft