The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 22,700
€ 28,900
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.8
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
174.4
165.5 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.47 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
EJ20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
30 mpg
highway
27 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
241 mi
Range
231 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
