The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
€ 36,000
€ 18,600
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 Performance OPF is 6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
168
104.1
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.16 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
27.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
