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

€ 18,300

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.1
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
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 1.5R
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.72 %

General
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
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
Performance
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft