The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 27,600
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.6
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.6 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 2.0D
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.63 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
EE20
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 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
727 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
