The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 45,400

€ 27,700

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
29 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
542 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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