The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 26,100

€ 23,000

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 ACT BMT is 22 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1491
1799
2027
1480
1775
2008
1799 mm
Width
1775 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1491 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4255
2670
4475
4255 mm
Length
4475 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.22 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G5
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
89 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
559 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
385 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1310 L