The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 18,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
165.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.27 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
153 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft