The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 22,300

€ 27,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.8
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.8 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
174.4
168.4 in
Length
174.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.46 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
49 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
610 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
171.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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