The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
€ 24,700

€ 25,500

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
173.8
167.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.31 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
57 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
797 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft