The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 25,600

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 XV 2.0D is 6.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.6
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
174.4
103.1
167.6
174.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.23 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
22.94 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
41 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
57 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
685 mi
Range
797 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
685 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
80.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
119.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft