The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 45,300
€ 21,000
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf R is 15.2 cm shorter and 5.9 cm wider.
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1465
1799
2027
1465
1740
2000
1799 mm
Width
1740 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1465 mm
Height
1465 mm
2626
4263
2645
4415
4263 mm
Length
4415 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.64 %
General
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
12.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L





















