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 11.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.23 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
