The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 20,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
165.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.02 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1KP
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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