The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 21,500
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
104.1
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.5 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
20.85 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft