The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 20,300
€ 24,700
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.05 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
