The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 18,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
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
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.63 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
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

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft