The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 20,100

€ 23,200

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 13.7 cm shorter, 6.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1486
1808
2021
1475
1740
1965
1808 mm
Width
1740 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1486 mm
Height
1475 mm
2537
4278
2620
4415
4278 mm
Length
4415 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.93 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
129 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
518 mi
Range
239 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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).
160.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L