The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,600

€ 17,500

€ 24,600
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 Subaru Impreza 2.0R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 30.1 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
1520
1770
1970
1498
1721
1897
1770 mm
Width
1721 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1520 mm
Height
1498 mm
2620
4430
2515
4129
4430 mm
Length
4129 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.71 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
G4
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
196 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.4
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9.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
9.73 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
434 mi
Range
482 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 2.0R
162.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L