The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 27,600

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 is 15.2 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1486
1808
2021
1515
1770
1970
1808 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1486 mm
Height
1515 mm
2537
4278
2620
4430
4278 mm
Length
4430 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
167 kg
10.84 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
551 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L