The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 18,300
€ 19,700
€ 18,300
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 is 28.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.23 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
104 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
12.69 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
504 mi
Range
412 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
