Comparison Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic & Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT (230 Hp) 5MT
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model: | Beetle | Forester |
| Generation: | Beetle (A5) | Forester III |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic | 2.5 XT (230 Hp) 5MT |
| Production start: | 2011 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2014 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.5 l/100 km | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.37 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 230 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 216 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.0 sec | |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CBTA, CBUA | EJ255 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2480 cm3 | 2457 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Boxer |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.4 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4278 mm | 4485 mm |
| Width: | 1808 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2537 mm | 2525 mm |
| Front track: | 1579 mm | 1495 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1546 mm | 1485 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 144 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 436 l | 387 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 847 l | |
| Front suspension: | Spring-loaded rack | |
| Max weight: | 1750 kg | 2000 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1353 kg | 1485 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | 10.8 m |
| Tire size: | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18 | 215/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 17; 8J x 18 |