The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,800
€ 24,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
173.8
99.4
168.8
173.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28.8 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
26 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
