The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,300
€ 26,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
