The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 39,300

€ 19,800

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 20.3 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1461
1786
2048
1475
1740
1965
1786 mm
Width
1740 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1461 mm
Height
1475 mm
2578
4212
2620
4415
4212 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
226 kg
14.67 %

General
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
12.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
444 mi
Range
244 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
244 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).
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).
157.7 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
157.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L