The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 20,600

€ 19,800

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 21.6 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1480
1786
2048
1475
1740
1965
1786 mm
Width
1740 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1480 mm
Height
1475 mm
2578
4199
2620
4415
4199 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
142 NM
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
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
12.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
589 mi
Range
244 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
244 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
157.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
157.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L