The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 27,000
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf GTI Performance is 7.6 inches shorter and 0.9 inches wider.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
69.9
79.9
70.8 in
Width
69.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
105.1
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3040 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.53 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
AU
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-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)
*DLB*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
154 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
19.74 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
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
471 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft
