The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 18,700
€ 28,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 ecomatic.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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 ecomatic
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.92 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
9C
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
EJ20
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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
40 mpg
highway
27 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
455 mi
Range
231 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R 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).
166.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
