The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 16,900
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 25,600
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 2.0 TSI is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.2 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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