The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 25,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.15 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EJ20
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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