The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,200
€ 30,300
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
173.8
99.4
168.8
173.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.5 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
