The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 36,900

€ 24,100

€ 36,900
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 GTE is 5.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf GTE
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58
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 in
Height
58.1 in
103.4
168.1
103.1
173.8
168.1 in
Length
173.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.27 %

General
VW Golf GTE
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)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1657 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 GTE
28.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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