The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 18,700

€ 21,800

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 28.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1498
1721
1897
1475
1740
1965
1721 mm
Width
1740 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1498 mm
Height
1475 mm
2515
4129
2620
4415
4129 mm
Length
4415 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.8 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
111 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
455 mi
Range
239 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
160.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L