The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 24,700

€ 19,800

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.47 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
27 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
759 mi
Range
244 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
244 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R 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).
157.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
157.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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