The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 22,000
€ 26,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Impreza 1.6i is 7.6 inches longer and 0.9 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
69.9
79.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
175.6
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.7 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
G5
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
586 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
