The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,000

€ 21,600

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 XV 2.0R is 8.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.94 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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