The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 18,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 45,300
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 6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
167.8 in
Length
173.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-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)
*DNU*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft