The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 21,300
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.72 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
104 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
38 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
504 mi
Range
257 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
