The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
 Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0D
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 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
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 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 2.0D
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.34 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft