The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 18,300

€ 24,300

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.56 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
GH
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
504 mi
Range
661 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft