The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 23,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 11.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.7
68.5
78.7
59
67.8
74.7
68.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
104.1
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.86 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
G4
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
384 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
168.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
