The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 21,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.3
69.9
79.9
59
67.8
74.7
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
105.1
175.6
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3040 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
G5
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
422 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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).
153.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
