The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 19,800

€ 18,700

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.97 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
27 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
244 mi
Range
634 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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