The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 24,600
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.8
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
174.4
165.5 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.29 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1KP
Generation
G4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
