The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 27,000

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 12.9 cm longer, 8.1 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1475
1740
1965
1502
1821
2021
1740 mm
Width
1821 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1475 mm
Height
1502 mm
2620
4415
2540
4286
4415 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.54 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
12.69 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
242 mi
Range
600 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
108 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L