The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 24,600
€ 29,700
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Impreza 2.0R is 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
59.8
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.7 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
174.4
103.1
168.7
174.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.16 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
G4
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
434 mi
Range
675 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
87.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
