The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 27,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
20.85 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
34 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
600 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
