The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 28,500
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.57 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
22.94 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
450 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
685 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
