The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 21,500
 Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
104.1
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft