The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 22,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 3.3 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1480
1775
2030
1486
1808
2021
1775 mm
Width
1808 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
2670
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1379 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.31 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
G5
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
154 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
196 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
196 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
8.95 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
541 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1310 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L