The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,000

€ 29,700

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
105.1
176.2
100
168.7
176.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.03 %

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
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.79 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
743 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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