The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 16,900
€ 17,600
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 is 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.2 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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.1 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
