The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 35,900

€ 21,200

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
103.4
168
103.1
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
154 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
26 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
493 mi
Range
242 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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