The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 18,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 6.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
173.8
167.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
