The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,000
€ 28,300
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.3
69.9
79.9
58.7
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
105.1
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
609 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
