The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 22,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 13.7 cm longer, 6.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.18 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
12.69 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
242 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
