The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 36,900

€ 28,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.8
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
103.4
168
103.1
174.4
168 in
Length
174.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
42 mpg
highway
27 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
493 mi
Range
231 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R 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).
166.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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