The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 18,600

€ 23,300

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.6i is 13.2 cm longer, 8.5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1465
1740
2000
1488
1825
2021
1740 mm
Width
1825 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1488 mm
2645
4420
2524
4288
4420 mm
Length
4288 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1600 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
150 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
12.32 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
46 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L