The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,700
 Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
69.3 in
Width
68.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
165.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.27 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1KP
Generation
GH
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft