The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 22,000
 Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 24,100
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
69.9
79.9
70.8 in
Width
69.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
105.1
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
AU
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft