The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,900
€ 23,700
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 16 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1475
1740
1965
1491
1799
2027
1740 mm
Width
1799 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1475 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4415
2620
4255
4415 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.2 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
13.07 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
61 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
497 mi
Range
797 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
