The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 26,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 ecomatic 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer 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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.16 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
23 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
212 mi
Range
468 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
212 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
181.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
