The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,300
€ 21,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EL15
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
