The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,900

€ 23,800

€ 28,900
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 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 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 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.28 %

General
Subaru Impreza 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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 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 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 2.0R ecomatic
196 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
9.8 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
25 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
231 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
231 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
166.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L