The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 18,300
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.09 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EL15
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
38 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
797 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft