The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 18,600
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 22.1 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1465
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
1740
2000
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
2645
4420
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4420 mm
Length
4199 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.12 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB16
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1600 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
150 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
12.32 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
46 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L