The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 23,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.1
68.5
77.4
63.8
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
103.1
173.8
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 1.6 BiFuel
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
455 mi
Range
241 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
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).
144.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
