The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,600
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 32,500
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
174.4 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.75 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
434 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft