The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
€ 35,900

€ 23,000

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.7 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1482
1799
2027
1465
1740
2000
1799 mm
Width
1740 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1482 mm
Height
1465 mm
2626
4268
2645
4415
4268 mm
Length
4415 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.7 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
12.72 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L