The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,100

€ 25,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.2 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
697 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft