The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,300
€ 22,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
104.1
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.78 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
G4
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
579 mi
Range
608 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
