The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
€ 22,700

€ 31,600

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTD
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTD
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.03 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTD
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTD
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTD
120 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.16 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
28 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
34 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
739 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
444 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
159.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft