The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 23,200
€ 23,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.66 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16 mpg
city
60 mpg
26 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
239 mi
Range
914 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
