The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 23,500
€ 27,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
104.1
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.93 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
G4
Generation
CD
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 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
21.45 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
647 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
526 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
