The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,300
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EL15
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
661 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft