The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 24,100

€ 20,900

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.87 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
482 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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