The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 18,300
€ 23,400
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
114 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
712 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
