The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 24,700

€ 27,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.6
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.6 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 XV 2.0D
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.72 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 XV 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
759 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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