The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,000
€ 20,600
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.6i is 6.8 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
175.6
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
G5
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
