The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 20,100
€ 27,500
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 ecomatic 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.13 %
General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
G4
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
21.45 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
20 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
225 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
225 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
171.1 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 ecomatic
171.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 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
