The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 27,600
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.16 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
26 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
