The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 28,400
		
					 
					€ 18,300
					
					 
					€ 28,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 18,300
				ⓘ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  6.2 inches shorter,  2.3 inches wider and  0.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
				
				VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
					Subaru Impreza 1.5R
				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
							
							167.6
							
						103.1
							
							173.8
							
						167.6 in
					Length
					173.8 in
				103.1 in
					Wheelbase
					103.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
					Subaru Impreza 1.5R
				3012 lb
					Curb Weight
					2965 lb
				4079 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3924 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								46 lb
									1.53 %
								 
								General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
					Subaru Impreza 1.5R
				AU
	
					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
					4-speed automatic 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)
				*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
					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
					Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
					Subaru Impreza 1.5R
				
							
							
							134 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							104 mph
						
					8.6 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					14.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
390 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
653 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
						20.35 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					27.97 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
						20.35 lb/hp
						27.97 lb/hp
						Subaru Impreza 1.5R
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
					Subaru Impreza 1.5R
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						56 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						32 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
						56 mpg
						32 mpg
						Subaru Impreza 1.5R
					47 mpg
					city
					25 mpg
						
				64 mpg
					highway
					38 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.9 gal
						739 mi
					Range
					504 mi
				VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
						739 mi
						504 mi
						Subaru Impreza 1.5R
					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).
140.2 kWh
						
				VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
						86.4 kWh
						140.2 kWh
						Subaru Impreza 1.5R
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4 / Euro 5
						
				175 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					280 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
					Subaru Impreza 1.5R
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1067 lb
					Maximum Payload
					959 lb
				10.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					8.5 cu ft
				






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

















