The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 18,900
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
EL15
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
109 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
15.6 lb
37 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
497 mi
Range
302 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft