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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
104.1
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.58 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.36 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
