The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 22,100

€ 23,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
69.9
79.1
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
176.2
168.4 in
Length
176.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
16
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch 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 6200 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 3600 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
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft