The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 18,600

€ 20,600

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.6i is 29.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 2.0
1465
1740
2000
1498
1721
1897
1740 mm
Width
1721 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1465 mm
Height
1498 mm
2645
4420
2515
4129
4420 mm
Length
4129 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 2.0
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.99 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 2.0
G4
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 2.0
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB16
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1600 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
150 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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12.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
12.32 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
46 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
364 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L