The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,200

€ 21,900

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 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 ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.94 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EL15
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft