The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 26,100

€ 27,600

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 23.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1480
1786
2048
1515
1770
1970
1786 mm
Width
1770 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1480 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4199
2620
4430
4199 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
166 kg
10.78 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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9.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
9.96 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
712 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L