The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 29,700
€ 23,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.4 in
Width
68.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168.7
104.1
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
CD
Generation
G4
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 1.5 eTSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
