The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 32,000

€ 21,200

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 3.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
58.1 in
100
168.7
103.1
173.8
168.7 in
Length
173.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.66 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
16
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
503 mi
Range
242 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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