The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 27,000
€ 27,000
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 6.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.9
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
105.1
175.6
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
G5
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 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
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 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
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
600 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 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
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
