The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 21,200

€ 20,200

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
1475
1740
1965
1480
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.95 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
104 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
12.69 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
242 mi
Range
510 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L