The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 19,800

€ 23,100

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual 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
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 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
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
26.13 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
74 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
17 mpg
city
62 mpg
27 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
244 mi
Range
971 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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