The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
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 ecomatic 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 ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
68.5
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (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 ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (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 ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.2 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

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

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

62 mph 62
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 ecomatic
21.38 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
25 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
217 mi
Range
697 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
217 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
176.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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