The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 27,600

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 23.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1480
1786
2048
1515
1770
1970
1786 mm
Width
1770 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1480 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4199
2620
4430
4199 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.62 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 XV 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
570 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L