The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 29,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
