The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 28,700
€ 21,800
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
168
103.1
173.8
168 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
128 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
22 mpg
( 16 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
16 MPGe
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
15.6 lb
city
17 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
26 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
302 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
160.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
