The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 45,400
€ 23,800
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 13.7 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1475
1795
1995
1486
1808
2021
1795 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1475 mm
Height
1486 mm
2625
4415
2537
4278
4415 mm
Length
4278 mm
2625 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.85 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
296 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
407 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
407 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5.08 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
27 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
362 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
