The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
€ 30,900

€ 22,700

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 20.2 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1469
1786
2048
1475
1740
1965
1786 mm
Width
1740 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1469 mm
Height
1475 mm
2578
4213
2620
4415
4213 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1401 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.34 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
153 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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6.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.04 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
422 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L