The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 24,600
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 GTI Clubsport S is 6.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
168 in
Length
174.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.54 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
165 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft