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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.1
68.5
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.65 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft