The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 18,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 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
