The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,300
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches narrower and 1.5 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 (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
104.1
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.25 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
712 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft