The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 25,500
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0D
€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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 2.0D is 13.7 cm longer, 6.8 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1470
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
1740
1965
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1740 mm
Width
1808 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
2620
4415
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.02 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
EE20
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
350 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
9.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
9.53 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
685 mi
Range
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L