The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,300

€ 21,400

€ 18,300
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 16 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1475
1740
1965
1491
1799
2027
1740 mm
Width
1799 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1475 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4415
2620
4255
4415 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.62 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
12.69 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
504 mi
Range
647 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L