The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 20,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
99.9
168.4
104.1
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.49 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
