The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 18,900
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
173.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.68 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EL15
Engine Code
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
634 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft