The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 23,400
€ 27,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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)
*DBK*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
60 mpg
city
15 mpg
74 mpg
highway
25 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
914 mi
Range
217 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
70 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).
176.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
