The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,300

€ 19,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.73 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
104 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
450 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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