The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 27,000

€ 26,000
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 XV 2.0R is 5.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.8
69.7
77.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
174.4
100
168.7
174.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
600 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
108 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft