The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 34,900

€ 21,800

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 OPF 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 OPF
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 OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
273 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
26 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
457 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
160.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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