The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 25,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.88 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
818 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
