The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 18,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 is 21.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 15.6 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1621
1759
1946
1465
1740
2000
1759 mm
Width
1740 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1621 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4204
2645
4420
4204 mm
Length
4420 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.93 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
12.32 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L