The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 23,100
€ 21,200
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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 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
58.3
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 BlueMotion
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.29 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
*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 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
104 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
27.86 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
62 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
17 mpg
city
50 mpg
26 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
899 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
