The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,000

€ 25,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 16 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1465
1740
2000
1491
1799
2027
1740 mm
Width
1799 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1491 mm
2645
4415
2620
4255
4415 mm
Length
4255 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.58 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1600 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
12.72 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
48 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
64 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
797 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L