The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 42,400

€ 18,300

€ 42,400
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 14.7 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1470
1799
2027
1475
1740
1965
1799 mm
Width
1740 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1470 mm
Height
1475 mm
2626
4268
2620
4415
4268 mm
Length
4415 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.03 %

General
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
482 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L