The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 20,300
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 Automatic (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.92 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EL15
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
104 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft