The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,500
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
103.1
174.4
165.3 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.19 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
G4
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 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 XV 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 XV 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic

 REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 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).
171.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft