The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 21,000
€ 17,500
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.6i is 21.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1465
1740
2000
1480
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2645
4415
2578
4199
4415 mm
Length
4199 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
11.58 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1600 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
150 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
12.41 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L



















