Subaru Impreza (2007 – 2011) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 235 hp against 230 hp. The Subaru Impreza is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.6 s. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 209 km/h. The Subaru Impreza uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,290 kg. At 4,415 mm, the Subaru Impreza is 201 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza
2007 – 2011
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 230 hp | 200 – 235 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 350 Nm | 281 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 14.0 s | 6.6 – 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 209 km/h | 235 – 246 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 10.4 L/100 km | 6.6 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,415 mm | 4,214 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,758 – 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,471 – 1,473 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,576 – 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,500 kg | 1,290 – 1,414 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.