The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,300
€ 22,200
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 11.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.1
68.5
77.4
59
67.8
74.7
68.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.1 in
Height
59 in
103.1
173.8
99
162.6
173.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.37 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
104 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
380 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
