The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 21,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.4 in
Width
68.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168.7
104.1
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
CD
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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















