The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,600
€ 27,000
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.8
69.7
77.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
174.4
99.4
168.8
174.4 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
434 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
