The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 21,900
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
104.1
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
21.45 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
697 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
526 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
