The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 27,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 4.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.6
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.6 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 XV 2.0D
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.19 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
EE20
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 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
455 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
