The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 21,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 9.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.43 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
551 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
