The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 23,800

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 15.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.6 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
196 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
9.73 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
24 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
225 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L