The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 20,100

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 29.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.43 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
G4
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
196 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
196 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
9.46 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L