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 6.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
59.8
69.7
77.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
174.4
103.4
167.8
174.4 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
