The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 25,600

€ 23,800

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.16 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
45 mpg
23 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
212 mi
Range
795 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
212 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
181.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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