The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 24,700
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 BMT is 5.6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (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 BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (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 BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft