The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 28,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
26 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
450 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
171.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
