The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 26,000
€ 24,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 XV 2.0R is 9.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.8 T
59.8
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
59.8 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 2.0R
VW Golf 1.8 T
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.07 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.8 T
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.8 T
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.8 T
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.0R
159.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
