The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 21,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
175.6
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
G5
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI 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).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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