The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 30,000
€ 21,900
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.3
69.9
79.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
176.2
101.5
165.5
176.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.94 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
