The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 22,600

€ 25,600

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
58.1 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
173.8
168.8 in
Length
173.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.21 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
16
Generation
GH
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 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 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 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 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 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
49 mpg
highway
23 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
610 mi
Range
212 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
212 mi
Subaru Impreza 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).
181.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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