The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 22,600

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.95 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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