The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 23,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 21.6 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1480
1786
2048
1465
1740
2000
1786 mm
Width
1740 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1480 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4199
2645
4415
4199 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
28 kg
1.96 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
12.72 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L