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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 6.1 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
69.3 in
Width
68.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
104.1
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1KP
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
27.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
