The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 32,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 GTI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
G4
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.6 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
231 mi
Range
428 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
