The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,600

€ 28,300

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 is 6.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
59.8
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
59.8 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 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.93 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
G4
Generation
AU
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 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TSI OPF ACT
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 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
434 mi
Range
609 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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