The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,000
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 10.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
69.9
79.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
105.1
176.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
176.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.6 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CBZ*
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 1500 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
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.79 lb/hp
26.94 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
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft