The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 32,500
€ 23,200
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.14 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
152 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
493 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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).
160.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
