The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,000
€ 23,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.3
69.9
79.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.1 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
