The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,600
€ 18,400
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 2.0R is 6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.8
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
59.8 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 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.6 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
434 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
