The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 21,100
€ 23,500
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 TDI is 8.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
104.1
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
