The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 27,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.3
69.9
79.9
71.9 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
99.4
168.8
105.1
175.6
168.8 in
Length
175.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3040 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.83 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
16
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
154 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
471 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft