The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 19,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.39 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6
G4
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
26 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
450 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
