The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
€ 27,100

€ 27,000

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
69.9
79.9
71.7 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
105.1
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3040 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.56 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
16
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
154 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
471 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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