The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
€ 19,800
€ 21,500
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 6.1 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.73 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
