The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,100

€ 22,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.44 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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