The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 26,800

€ 27,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 6.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.8
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
103.1
168
103.1
174.4
168 in
Length
174.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
12.8 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
15 MPGe
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
16.7 lb
city
15 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
26 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
293 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
171.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft