The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 23,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1475
1740
1965
1480
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.83 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
196 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
9.7 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
24 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
50 mpg
30 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
217 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
217 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
176.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L