The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 21,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 21.6 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1480
1786
2048
1465
1740
2000
1786 mm
Width
1740 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1480 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4199
2645
4415
4199 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
FB16
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ 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 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L



















