The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,700

€ 20,100

€ 22,700
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 2.0R is 13.7 cm longer, 6.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1475
1740
1965
1486
1808
2021
1740 mm
Width
1808 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1475 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4415
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.3 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
EJ20
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
196 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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9.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
9.59 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
444 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.0R
159.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L