The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 22,200
€ 25,600
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
42 mpg
highway
23 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
503 mi
Range
212 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
212 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
181.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
