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 11.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
59.8
69.7
77.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.7 in
Width
67.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.8 in
Height
59 in
103.1
174.4
99
162.6
174.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.69 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
G4
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
