The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 19,800

€ 27,300

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
64.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
166.2
173.8 in
Length
166.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.4 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
27 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
244 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.7 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
157.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft