The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 23,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
104 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
242 mi
Range
241 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
