The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 18,300
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 13.7 cm longer, 6.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1475
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
1740
1965
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
1808
2021
1740 mm
Width
1808 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1475 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
2620
4415
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.08 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
EL15
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

199 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
12.69 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L