The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 24,600
€ 29,000
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
167.5
174.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
434 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
