The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,600
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (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 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
165.3 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.47 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft