The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 24,600
€ 21,500
€ 24,600
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 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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.68 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 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
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
434 mi
Range
422 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
