The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 26,900

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
59.8
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
174.4
103.1
167.6
174.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.35 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
G4
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
26 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
225 mi
Range
609 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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