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 5.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.1
70.7
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
103.3
173.8
99.9
168.4
173.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
29 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
