The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 19,200
€ 27,500
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.4 is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
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 1.4
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.15 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
EJ20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
105 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
518 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
125 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).
171.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
