The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,300
€ 27,300
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.28 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
634 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
