The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 30,300

€ 27,000
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 17.2 cm longer, 5 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1480
1775
2030
1488
1825
2021
1775 mm
Width
1825 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1488 mm
2670
4460
2524
4288
4460 mm
Length
4288 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1379 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.96 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
154 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
196 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
196 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
8.95 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
541 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1310 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L