The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,200

€ 23,000

€ 23,200
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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic is 13.7 cm longer, 6.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1475
1740
1965
1486
1808
2021
1740 mm
Width
1808 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1475 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4415
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.36 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
13.21 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
60 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
239 mi
Range
814 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L