The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 27,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 26.1 cm shorter and 1.1 cm wider.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1480
1786
2048
1480
1775
2030
1786 mm
Width
1775 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4199
2670
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1379 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.31 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1K
Generation
G5
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
154 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
154 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4000 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
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
570 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
471 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 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
541 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
385 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1310 L