The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 6.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
103.1
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

 REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
20 mpg  ( 15 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
15 MPGe
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
15.6 lb
city
15 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
25 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
256 mi
Range
217 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
176.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft