The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
€ 37,400
€ 25,500
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0D.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.9
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.8
103.1
173.8
165.8 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.31 %
General
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
439 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
