The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,000
€ 35,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.8
69.7
77.6
58.3
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
103.1
174.4
103.4
168
174.4 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.41 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance
113 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
