The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 21,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 11.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.1
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
58.1 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 2.0R
VW New Beetle 2.0
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.56 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 2.0
GH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 2.0
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
372 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
