The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 18,600
€ 26,400
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.6i is 6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
104.1
174
103.1
168
174 in
Length
168 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.19 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.16 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
15.6 lb
44 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
551 mi
Range
249 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
