The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 23,200

€ 20,900

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1475
1740
1965
1480
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.57 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
104 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
13.21 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
239 mi
Range
257 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L