The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 26,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.84 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
38 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
