The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 20,300

€ 19,500
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 is 14.2 cm shorter, 6.8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1486
1808
2021
1465
1740
2000
1808 mm
Width
1740 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1486 mm
Height
1465 mm
2537
4278
2645
4420
4278 mm
Length
4420 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.98 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
150 NM
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
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
12.72 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L