The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 24,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.83 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
