The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
€ 19,500
€ 22,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
69.9
79.9
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.57 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
16
Generation
G5
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 6200 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 3600 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
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
478 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1237 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft
