The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 18,700
€ 21,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 11.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
59
67.8
74.7
58.1
68.5
77.4
67.8 in
Width
68.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
99
162.6
103.1
173.8
162.6 in
Length
173.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.06 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
111 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
455 mi
Range
242 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
242 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).
159.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
