The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 18,600
€ 23,700
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
104.1
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.88 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.16 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
758 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
