The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 26,000

€ 23,200

€ 26,000
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.84 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1KP
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
116 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
47 mpg
city
16 mpg
57 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
777 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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