The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,000
€ 25,600
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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. The Subaru Impreza 1.6i is 8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.8 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
G5
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
57 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
797 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
