The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 22,000
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
69.9
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
105.1
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.07 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
G5
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB16
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft