The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 25,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.1 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
542 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
