The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 18,900
€ 21,600
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.1
68.5
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.51 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
