The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 21,500
 Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
104.1
174
165.8 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.96 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
FB20
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 6200 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Performance

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft