The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,000

€ 24,500

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.0ie is 7.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
69.9
79.5
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
176.2
99.4
168.8
176.2 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.24 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
23.14 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
473 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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