The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 45,400
€ 27,600
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 WRX STi 2.5 is 8.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.1
70.7
78.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
103.3
173.8
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.93 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
29 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
