The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 27,500

€ 36,900

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTE
59.8
69.7
77.6
58.4
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.4 in
103.1
174.4
103.5
168.3
174.4 in
Length
168.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTE
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.84 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTE
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTE
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
15 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
225 mi
Range
1553 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







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