The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 21,500

€ 26,000
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 1.4 TSI is 22.1 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1480
1786
2048
1465
1740
2000
1786 mm
Width
1740 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1480 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4199
2645
4420
4199 mm
Length
4420 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.79 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1K
Generation
G4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
9.46 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L