The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,600

€ 20,100

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59.6
69.7
77.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
174.4
99.9
168.4
174.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.75 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EE20
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
22.94 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
685 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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