The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
€ 22,600
€ 21,500
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.6 in
Height
57.7 in
99.4
168.8
104.1
174
168.8 in
Length
174 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
FB20
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 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
