The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 45,400
€ 20,600
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is 12.7 cm longer, 3 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1475
1795
1995
1488
1825
2021
1795 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1475 mm
Height
1488 mm
2625
4415
2524
4288
4415 mm
Length
4288 mm
2625 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.96 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
296 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
407 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
407 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5.08 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
27 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
362 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
