The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 24,100

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 is 13.7 cm shorter, 6.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1486
1808
2021
1475
1740
1965
1808 mm
Width
1740 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1486 mm
Height
1475 mm
2537
4278
2620
4415
4278 mm
Length
4415 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.32 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
9.7 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
551 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L