The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 28,900

€ 18,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 12.9 cm shorter, 8.1 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1502
1821
2021
1475
1740
1965
1821 mm
Width
1740 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1502 mm
Height
1475 mm
2540
4286
2620
4415
4286 mm
Length
4415 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.72 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
16
Generation
GH
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L