The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 22,000
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
69.9
79.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
105.1
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
G5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
28.47 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 ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
15.6 lb
42 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
478 mi
Range
256 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
256 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).
24.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 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
1025 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft