The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 21,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
104.1
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
G4
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB16
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
