The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 19,800
€ 19,700
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 11.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 ecomatic
VW New Beetle 2.0
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.45 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 2.0
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 2.0
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 2.0
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
244 mi
Range
393 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
164.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
