The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 23,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
795 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
