The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
 Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0ie.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
69.9
79.5
71.9 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
105.1
176.2
168.8 in
Length
176.2 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3424 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.24 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
16
Generation
G5
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
473 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.8 cu ft