The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 24,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
59
67.8
74.7
59.8
69.7
77.6
67.8 in
Width
69.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59 in
Height
59.8 in
99
162.6
103.1
174.4
162.6 in
Length
174.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.31 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
434 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
162.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
