The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 24,100

€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.44 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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