The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
€ 42,100
€ 18,600
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 R is 6.2 inches shorter and 2.3 inches wider.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
167.8
104.1
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.94 %
General
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.16 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
