The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 23,800
€ 25,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R 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 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1KP
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 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 BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
116 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
45 mpg
city
15 mpg
60 mpg
highway
23 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
795 mi
Range
212 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
212 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
181.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
