The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
€ 27,500
€ 21,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
104.1
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
