The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 22,500

€ 27,500

€ 22,500
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 TDI BMT is 23.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1480
1786
2048
1520
1770
1970
1786 mm
Width
1770 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1480 mm
Height
1520 mm
2578
4199
2620
4430
4199 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1K
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
9.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
54 mpg
city
18 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
833 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
171.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L