The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,900

€ 25,600

€ 28,900
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 2.0R ecomatic is 22.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 10.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.16 %

General
Subaru Impreza 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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 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
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
196 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
9.8 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
25 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
231 mi
Range
697 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.6 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 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L