The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 16,900
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900

ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
168.8 in
Length
173.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.6 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 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