The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 28,900

€ 23,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0R ecomatic is 23.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1520
1770
1970
1480
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1520 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4430
2578
4199
4430 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.38 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
196 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
9.8 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
25 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
231 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L