The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 18,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
69.3 in
Width
68.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
165.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.92 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1KP
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft