The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 19,800
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 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 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
68.5
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EL15
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
27 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft