The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 22,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
173.8
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.79 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
