The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 22,600
€ 21,000
€ 22,600
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 1.4 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
104.1
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
