The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 18,300
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
