The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,600

€ 21,900

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 22.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 10.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1520
1770
1970
1621
1759
1946
1770 mm
Width
1759 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1520 mm
Height
1621 mm
2620
4430
2578
4204
4430 mm
Length
4204 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.81 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
G4
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
196 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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9.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
9.73 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
33 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
434 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L