The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 33,700

€ 23,500

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
168
104.1
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.65 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft