The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 21,800
€ 17,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 28.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.4
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
9.24 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.4
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.4
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
13.07 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
239 mi
Range
482 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
