The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
103.1
174.4
165.3 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.63 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMM
Engine Code
EJ20
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 6400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
52 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
231 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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).
166.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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