The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 42,100

€ 27,500

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 R is 16.7 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 5.5 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1465
1799
2027
1520
1770
1970
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1465 mm
Height
1520 mm
2626
4263
2620
4430
4263 mm
Length
4430 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.9 %

General
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
4.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.85 kg/bhp
9.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
438 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
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).
171.1 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
477 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L