The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 18,900
€ 25,600
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.49 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EL15
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
