The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 26,000
€ 21,800
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 ecomatic 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.86 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28.8 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
47 mpg
26 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
160.8 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 ecomatic
160.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
