The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 19,800
€ 19,200
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4
58.1
68.5
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.66 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
27 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
244 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
