The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 33,000

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 Performance.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.35 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.6 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
27 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
231 mi
Range
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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