The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,900
€ 29,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59.8
69.7
77.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.8 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
174.4
101.5
165.5
174.4 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.38 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
G4
Generation
1KP
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.6 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
231 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
