The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 25,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0D.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
68.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.6 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
518 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
