The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,900
€ 31,600
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.0R ecomatic is 5.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
G4
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21.6 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
27 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
231 mi
Range
712 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
