The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 22,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.53 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.16 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
15 mpg
city
52 mpg
23 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
212 mi
Range
818 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
212 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
181.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
