The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,900
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
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 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
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 2.0R ecomatic
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
G4
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 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
EJ20
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 2.0R ecomatic
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 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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 2.0R ecomatic

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
37 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
231 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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).
166.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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