The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,000
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
68.5
78.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
104.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB16
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
814 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft