The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 18,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 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
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.4 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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)
*CFH*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft