The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 22,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 6.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
