The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 23,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59.6
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
174.4
101.5
165.3
174.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.55 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
22.94 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
685 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
119.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
