The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 16,900
€ 21,900
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
173.8
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
697 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
