The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 23,200

€ 24,100

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 16 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1475
1740
1965
1491
1799
2027
1740 mm
Width
1799 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1475 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4415
2620
4255
4415 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.29 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
104 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
13.21 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽
( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
19 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
7.4 kg
31 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
239 mi
Range
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
291 L







1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L