The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
€ 23,300

€ 22,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 OPF is 8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
69.9
79.9
70.8 in
Width
69.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
105.1
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.91 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
478 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






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