The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 19,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.33 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
600 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
108 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
