The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
€ 28,900

€ 24,600

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.8
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.8 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
174.4
167.5 in
Length
174.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft