The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 23,200
€ 21,600
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.87 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
