The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 16,900
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900

ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 3.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
71.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
168.7 in
Length
173.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
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
13.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
511 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft