The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 17,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 2.0i is 5.6 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.01 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
20.85 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
34 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 2.0i
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
