The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
 Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 TDI is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
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 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.41 %
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
40 mpg
city
15 mpg
56 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
171.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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