The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 25,600

€ 27,000
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 2.0i is 8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3040 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.15 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 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 BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft