The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 30,000

€ 24,900

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.0ie is 8.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
176.2
103.1
167.5
176.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.8 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
G5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
712 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








33.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft