The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
 Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
103.1
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.23 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
57 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
212 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
212 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
181.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft