The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 23,000
 Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 0.8 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
68.5
78.7
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
104.1
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.98 %
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft