The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 20,300
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
104.1
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.4 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
G4
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB16
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
657 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft