The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 23,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.39 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.38 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
25 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
217 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
217 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
176.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
