The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) 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 6.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 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
167.5
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
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.18 %

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 dual clutch 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
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
132 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
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 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
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 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
1113 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