The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 21,900
€ 23,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.1
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
101.5
165.5
103.1
173.8
165.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.99 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1KP
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
114 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
503 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
160.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
