The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 24,600

€ 26,700

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0R is 15.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1520
1770
1970
1486
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1520 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4430
2537
4278
4430 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.6 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
196 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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9.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
9.73 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
33 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
434 mi
Range
468 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L