The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 45,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.4
167.8
173.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.16 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
28 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
475 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
444 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
159.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
