The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 16,900
€ 21,400
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 is 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
