The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,600
€ 23,900
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
59.8
69.7
77.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.8 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
174.4
101.5
165.5
174.4 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.67 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
G4
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
434 mi
Range
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
