The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 22,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 16 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1491
1799
2027
1475
1740
1965
1799 mm
Width
1740 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1491 mm
Height
1475 mm
2620
4255
2620
4415
4255 mm
Length
4415 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.25 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
63 mpg
city
25 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
797 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L