The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,500
€ 22,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 2.0D is 11.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
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
57.9 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 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.06 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
380 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
