The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 25,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
68.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
633 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
