The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 20,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.4 in
Width
68.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168.7
104.1
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
CD
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
579 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft