The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 35,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.8
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
174.4
103.4
168
174.4 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
225 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
