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

€ 26,500

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.13 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
26 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
795 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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