The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 24,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 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 BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.96 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
16
Generation
GH
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
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
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
