The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 27,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
1475
1740
1965
1469
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1469 mm
2620
4415
2578
4213
4415 mm
Length
4213 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.9 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
196 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
9.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
9.59 kg/bhp
6.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
468 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
444 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L










