The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 20,100
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.24 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 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
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
18.96 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
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
27 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
244 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
