The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
€ 17,200

€ 22,000

€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 20.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1491
1799
2027
1480
1775
2030
1799 mm
Width
1775 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1491 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4255
2670
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
154 kg
11.33 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
634 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
385 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1310 L