The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 25,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 20,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 6.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
167.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.7 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
AU
Generation
GH
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft