The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 22,100
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.76 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
26 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
