The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 18,400
€ 21,800
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.27 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
111 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
621 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
160.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
