The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 21,400

€ 26,000

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 22.6 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 10.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
1621
1759
1946
1520
1770
1970
1759 mm
Width
1770 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1621 mm
Height
1520 mm
2578
4204
2620
4430
4204 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.52 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
109 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L