The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,800
€ 19,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 13.7 cm longer, 6.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1475
1740
1965
1486
1808
2021
1740 mm
Width
1808 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1475 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4415
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.35 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
13.07 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
239 mi
Range
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
