The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 23,400

€ 21,000

€ 23,400
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 16 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1491
1799
2027
1465
1740
2000
1799 mm
Width
1740 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1491 mm
Height
1465 mm
2620
4255
2645
4415
4255 mm
Length
4415 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.63 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.2 kg/bhp
12.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L