The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 29,600

€ 27,000

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 GTI is 5.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
103.4
168
103.1
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.85 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
153 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
43 mpg
highway
25 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
485 mi
Range
217 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
176.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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