The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 28,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.71 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
450 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
