The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
 Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
168.8 in
Length
173.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Environmental Impact
125 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft