The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 21,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 6.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.5
104.1
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CLH*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
