The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 27,500

€ 21,300

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 23.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1520
1770
1970
1480
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1520 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4430
2578
4199
4430 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.19 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
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 ecomatic
148 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
196 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
9.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
9.73 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
24 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
225 mi
Range
257 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
171.1 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).
135.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L