The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 27,500

€ 28,900

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 22.6 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 10.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1621
1759
1946
1520
1770
1970
1759 mm
Width
1770 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1621 mm
Height
1520 mm
2578
4204
2620
4430
4204 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.27 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
133 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
542 mi
Range
231 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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).
166.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L