The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 18,600
€ 27,600
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.7
68.5
78.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
104.1
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.52 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
G4
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.16 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
