The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,500
 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
104.1
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft