The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 27,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.6
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.6 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
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.1 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
EE20
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 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
579 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
