The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 24,100
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 BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
104.1
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.54 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
FB20
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 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft