The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 20,800

€ 20,300

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.6
104.1
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
14.67 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHZ*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft