The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 27,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.29 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EL15
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
542 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
