The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 20,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 28.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1475
1740
1965
1498
1721
1897
1740 mm
Width
1721 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1475 mm
Height
1498 mm
2620
4415
2515
4129
4415 mm
Length
4129 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.43 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
13.21 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
497 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
