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 7.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0ie.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
69.9
79.5
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
176.2
168.4 in
Length
176.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3424 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.35 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
16
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
