The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 27,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 1.6 BlueTDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
103.1
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.22 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

 REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
52 mpg
city
15 mpg
65 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
217 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
176.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft