The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 23,000
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
68.5
78.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
104.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
173.8 in
Length
167.6 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.35 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB16
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
634 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft