The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 44,100

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 16.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.5 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
1520
1770
1970
1465
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1520 mm
Height
1465 mm
2620
4430
2626
4263
4430 mm
Length
4263 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.32 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
196 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
9.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
9.73 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
24 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
225 mi
Range
495 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L