The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 35,000
€ 24,100
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Performance is 5.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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 Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
154 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
