The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 27,600
€ 22,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.52 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
22.94 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
610 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
685 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
119.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
