The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 23,100
€ 23,200
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 21.6 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1480
1786
2048
1475
1740
1965
1786 mm
Width
1740 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1480 mm
Height
1475 mm
2578
4199
2620
4415
4199 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
6.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1K
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
60 mpg
city
20 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
899 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
160.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
301 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L
