The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 25,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 8.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.86 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
G4
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
26 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
697 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
