The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 18,300
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.25 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EL15
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.19 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
19.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft