The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 21,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
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 ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.92 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.16 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
23 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
212 mi
Range
510 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
212 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
181.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
