The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 20,100
€ 27,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.15 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EJ20
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 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
44 mpg
city
15 mpg
57 mpg
highway
25 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
759 mi
Range
217 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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).
176.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
