The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,000
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.5 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
165.8 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.68 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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 6400 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft