The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 18,900

€ 22,100

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 21.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1475
1740
1965
1480
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
8.23 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
13.07 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
497 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L