The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 19,800

€ 27,700

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.73 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.43 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
12.41 kg/bhp
6.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
244 mi
Range
542 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L