The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 22,800

€ 27,000

€ 22,800
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.1
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
103.1
167.5
103.1
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.5 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CLH*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
51 mpg
city
15 mpg
67 mpg
highway
25 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
797 mi
Range
217 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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