The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,600
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 23.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1520
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
1770
1970
1786 mm
Width
1770 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1480 mm
Height
1520 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
2620
4430
4199 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.72 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
9.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
162.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
301 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L