The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 27,500
€ 20,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 6.1 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
69.3 in
Width
68.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
104.1
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.93 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
