The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 27,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.7
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
103.1
173.8
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 ACT BlueMotion
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.57 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
104 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
647 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
