The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 23,200
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
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 1.5R ecomatic
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.15 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
160.8 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft