The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 31,000

€ 26,000

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 SCR is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.8
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.8 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
174.4
167.6 in
Length
174.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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 6400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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