The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
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 10.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
69.9
79.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
105.1
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.26 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
G5
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft