The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 TDI is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
103.1
174.4
165.3 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.76 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 XV 2.0R ecomatic
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 XV 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
41 mpg
city
15 mpg
60 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
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).
171.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft