The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,100

€ 22,200

€ 24,100
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 2.0R is 28.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1475
1740
1965
1498
1721
1897
1740 mm
Width
1721 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1475 mm
Height
1498 mm
2620
4415
2515
4129
4415 mm
Length
4129 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.74 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
196 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
9.7 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
380 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 2.0R
155.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L