The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 20,100
€ 27,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.8
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.8 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
174.4
168.4 in
Length
174.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 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 XV 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 XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
44 mpg
city
15 mpg
57 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
759 mi
Range
225 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 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).
171.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
