The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 24,100

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 21.6 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1480
1786
2048
1475
1740
1965
1786 mm
Width
1740 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1480 mm
Height
1475 mm
2578
4199
2620
4415
4199 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.2 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
EJ20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
9.7 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
589 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L