The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 22,000
€ 18,700
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.95 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
634 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
