The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 18,600
€ 20,100
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6i is 5.6 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
104.1
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.16 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
