The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 30,000

€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is 19.7 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0ie.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
1486
1808
2021
1480
1775
2019
1808 mm
Width
1775 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2019 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2670
4475
4278 mm
Length
4475 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1553 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
192 kg
12.36 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
16
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
194 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
194 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
10.49 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
45 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
759 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
473 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1193 L