The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,500
 Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
104.1
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.02 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMM
Engine Code
FB20
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 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft