The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 32,600

€ 23,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 SCR is 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.6
104.1
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.18 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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