The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 27,600

€ 21,800

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
64 mpg
highway
26 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
739 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
160.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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