The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 6.8 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
175.6
99.4
168.8
175.6 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.58 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
G5
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft