The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 20,900

€ 27,000

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
173.8
165.3 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.87 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
EJ20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
25 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
257 mi
Range
217 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
176.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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