The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,500

€ 26,300

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.0i is 5.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
68.5
78.7
59.1
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
104.1
174
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
20.85 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
657 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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