The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 28,900

€ 28,600

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTD
59.8
69.7
77.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
174.4
101.5
165.9
174.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTD
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.16 %

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

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 GTD
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.6 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
27 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
231 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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