The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,000
 Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 7.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
69.9
79.1
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
105.1
176.2
168.4 in
Length
176.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft