The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,600
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 29,600
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 is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.8 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
165.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.8 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 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
140.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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