The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 24,100
€ 23,100
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 BlueMotion 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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
118 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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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
