The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 21,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
FB20
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
551 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
