The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
€ 23,400
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 1.4 TSI is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
165.3 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.23 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft