The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 16,900

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
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
101.5
165.3
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 BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft