The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0R is 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
68.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.16 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
28 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
444 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft