The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,600
€ 24,700
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 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
58.3
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
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.89 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
104 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
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.16 lb/hp
28.4 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
56 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
814 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
