The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 18,600

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 11.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
68.5
78.7
67.8 in
Width
68.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
104.1
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.91 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
9C
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
FB16
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
27.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
551 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft