The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 20,100
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 ecomatic 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.64 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EJ20
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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
171.1 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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
