The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 26,000
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
€ 23,000
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 8.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
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 2.0R
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.44 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 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
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft