The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 20,200
€ 26,000
€ 20,200
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 1.6 is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.8
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
101.5
165.3
103.1
174.4
165.3 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
