The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 23,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.2 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
13.21 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
239 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
