The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 22,600

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.9 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
12.41 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
244 mi
Range
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L