The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 20,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
165.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1K
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 manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft