The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,800
€ 29,700
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic is 5.1 inches longer, 3.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
68.5
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
173.8
100
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.41 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28.8 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
26 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
743 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
