The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 32,200

€ 20,300

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.4 in
Width
68.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
173.8
168.7 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.43 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
CD
Generation
GH
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 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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