The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 24,100

€ 34,900

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
GH
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
457 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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