The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
€ 20,800
€ 22,000
€ 20,800
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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 10.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
69.9
79.9
70.3 in
Width
69.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.98 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1K
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft
