The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 16,900
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 3.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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