The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 29,600
€ 45,400
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
70.7
78.5
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
99.9
168.4
103.3
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
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14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
362 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
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).
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).
195.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
