The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 24,700
€ 45,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
70.7
78.5
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
99.9
168.4
103.3
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
362 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
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).
195.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
