The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,500

€ 26,000

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.0i is 21.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 15.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1465
1740
2000
1621
1759
1946
1740 mm
Width
1759 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1465 mm
Height
1621 mm
2645
4420
2578
4204
4420 mm
Length
4204 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.83 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
196 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
196 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
9.46 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
41 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L