The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,000

€ 23,300

€ 22,000
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 6.8 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
175.6
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
G5
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 6200 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 3600 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 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
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft