The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,600

€ 20,300

€ 26,600
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 13.7 cm shorter, 6.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1486
1808
2021
1475
1740
1965
1808 mm
Width
1740 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1486 mm
Height
1475 mm
2537
4278
2620
4415
4278 mm
Length
4415 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.11 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L