The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 21,500
€ 17,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 2.0i is 11.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.4
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.21 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.4
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
20.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
20.85 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
34 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
482 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
