The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 26,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1475
1740
1965
1480
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.79 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
EL15
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
13.21 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
497 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
