The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 27,600

€ 18,600

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 XV 2.0D is 5.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.6
69.7
77.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
174.4
99.4
168.8
174.4 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.67 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
22.94 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
685 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
119.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft