The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 26,000
€ 30,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 10.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
69.9
79.5
70.3 in
Width
69.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
176.2
165.3 in
Length
176.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3424 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
1K
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
570 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
473 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.8 cu ft
