The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 16,900
€ 24,200
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.59 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
