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

€ 21,900

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 15.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1515
1770
1970
1486
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1515 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4430
2537
4278
4430 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
167 kg
10.84 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
EE20
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
350 NM
240 NM
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
125 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
10.41 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
685 mi
Range
551 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
685 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
119.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
380 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L