The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 23,100
€ 28,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.8
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
101.5
165.3
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 BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 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 BlueMotion
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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 ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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 ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
50 mpg
city
15 mpg
69 mpg
highway
27 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
899 mi
Range
231 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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).
166.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
