The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,000
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 XV 2.0R.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (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 Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (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 XV 2.0R
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.38 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza XV 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 manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
153 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft