The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 31,700

€ 20,300

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 Performance is 14.7 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1481
1799
2027
1475
1740
1965
1799 mm
Width
1740 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1481 mm
Height
1475 mm
2626
4268
2620
4415
4268 mm
Length
4415 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.29 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
AU
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
485 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L