The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 21,400
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.7
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
104.1
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.75 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CJZ*
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 1400 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
119 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 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
26.05 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
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
647 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
647 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
