The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

€ 28,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 23,500
 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 28,100
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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