The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 24,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 5.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.93 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.16 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
23 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
212 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
212 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
181.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
