The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 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 16 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1475
1740
1965
1491
1799
2027
1740 mm
Width
1799 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1475 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4415
2620
4255
4415 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1299 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.42 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic 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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.03 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
12.69 kg/bhp
12.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
61 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
242 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L