The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
€ 20,100

€ 21,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 14.2 cm shorter, 6.8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.93 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
9.46 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L