The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 18,600

€ 29,400

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 15.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1465
1740
2000
1621
1759
1946
1740 mm
Width
1759 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1465 mm
Height
1621 mm
2645
4420
2578
4204
4420 mm
Length
4204 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.06 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
G4
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1600 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
150 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
12.32 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
621 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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L