The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 24,100
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 21,200
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

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 2.0R is 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.5 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft