The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 27,000
€ 24,000
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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.8 T is 10.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
69.9
79.9
70.3 in
Width
69.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3040 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1K
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
154 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
471 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft
