The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 18,900
€ 21,300
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 1.6 BiFuel is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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 1.5R
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.5R
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
