The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 25,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 21.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 14.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1475
1740
1965
1621
1759
1946
1740 mm
Width
1759 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1475 mm
Height
1621 mm
2620
4415
2578
4204
4415 mm
Length
4204 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.64 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
13.21 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
497 mi
Range
542 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
