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 7.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
69.9
79.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
176.2
99.9
168.4
176.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3424 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.5 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
FB20
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
456 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
