The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 37,400

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 20.3 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
1475
1740
1965
1461
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1461 mm
2620
4415
2578
4212
4415 mm
Length
4212 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.65 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
196 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
9.7 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
34 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
455 mi
Range
439 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L