The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,000
€ 20,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza XV 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 1.9 TDI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 XV 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.79 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
G4
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
