The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 22,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.1
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
99.4
168.8
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 2.0R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
EJ20
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 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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