The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 24,100
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1K
Generation
GH
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
EJ20
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 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
