The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 24,600

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.8
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.8 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
174.4
167.6 in
Length
174.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.35 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
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 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft