The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 19,800
€ 22,500
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
1K
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
27 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
244 mi
Range
833 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
