The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 23,700
€ 25,600
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 ecomatic 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder boxer 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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.16 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
23 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
212 mi
Range
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
212 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
181.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
