The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 25,800

€ 23,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 TSI is 21.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 15.6 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1621
1759
1946
1465
1740
2000
1759 mm
Width
1740 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1621 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4204
2645
4420
4204 mm
Length
4420 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.14 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
9.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L