The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 30,000

€ 20,100

€ 30,000
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 2.0ie is 19.7 cm longer, 3.3 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1480
1775
2019
1486
1808
2021
1775 mm
Width
1808 mm
2019 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
2670
4475
2537
4278
4475 mm
Length
4278 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1553 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.49 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
FB20
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
194 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
194 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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10.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
10.49 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
473 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1193 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L