The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,500

€ 24,700

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0i is 14.2 cm longer, 6.8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1465
1740
2000
1486
1808
2021
1740 mm
Width
1808 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1465 mm
Height
1486 mm
2645
4420
2537
4278
4420 mm
Length
4278 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.48 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
196 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
196 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
9.46 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
41 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
54 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L