The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,000
€ 19,500
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 3.3 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1480
1775
2030
1486
1808
2021
1775 mm
Width
1808 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
2670
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.56 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
G5
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1600 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
112 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
150 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
150 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
12.13 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
478 mi
Range
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
561 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1310 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
