The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 16,900
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.37 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
