The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 21,100

€ 28,900

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
50 mpg
city
15 mpg
64 mpg
highway
27 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
833 mi
Range
231 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
166.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft