The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
€ 17,600

€ 22,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.29 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft