The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 24,600
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
69.7
77.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
434 mi
Range
542 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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