The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
€ 27,000
€ 22,000
€ 27,000
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 6.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
69.9
79.9
71.7 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
105.1
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.51 %
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)
6-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft
