The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 18,400

€ 20,300

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 13.7 cm shorter, 6.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1486
1808
2021
1475
1740
1965
1808 mm
Width
1740 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1486 mm
Height
1475 mm
2537
4278
2620
4415
4278 mm
Length
4415 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
6 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
12.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.65 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
645 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
444 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L