The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
€ 24,500

€ 22,000

€ 24,500
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 17.2 cm shorter, 5 cm wider and 0.8 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1488
1825
2021
1480
1775
2030
1825 mm
Width
1775 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1488 mm
Height
1480 mm
2524
4288
2670
4460
4288 mm
Length
4460 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
16
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
150 NM
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
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
385 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1310 L