The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 26,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.8
69.7
77.6
70.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.8 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
174.4
168.7 in
Length
174.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.6 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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