The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 36,900

€ 18,300

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
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
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
155 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 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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