The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 24,600

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 15.2 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1486
1808
2021
1520
1770
1970
1808 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1486 mm
Height
1520 mm
2537
4278
2620
4430
4278 mm
Length
4430 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.6 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
16
Generation
G4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
9.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
162.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L