The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 32,500
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
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 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.41 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.6 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
27 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
231 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
