The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 22,700
€ 27,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0R is 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.5
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
103.1
173.8
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 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.32 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.16 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
444 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
