The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 21,900

€ 20,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 14.2 cm shorter, 6.8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1486
1808
2021
1465
1740
2000
1808 mm
Width
1740 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1486 mm
Height
1465 mm
2537
4278
2645
4420
4278 mm
Length
4420 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
12.72 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L