The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 27,500

€ 18,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 9.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4
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 ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
15.5 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
26 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
534 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
171.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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