The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 26,000

€ 23,700

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 22.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 10.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.48 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
196 NM
144 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
9.8 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
34 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
444 mi
Range
241 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L