The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
€ 18,400
€ 16,900
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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 BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
511 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
