The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 18,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 TDI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft