The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
 Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 28,700
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 5.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
15.6 lb
city
21 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
36 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
302 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft