The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
 Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller 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 DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
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
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.39 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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)
*CBD*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
53 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
217 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
176.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft