The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 45,400
€ 27,000
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is 5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
70.7
78.5
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
103.3
173.8
99.4
168.8
173.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
29 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
