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

€ 29,700

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D is 5.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.6
69.7
77.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
174.4
100
168.7
174.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

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








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