The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 45,400
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
59
67.8
74.7
58.1
70.7
78.5
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
99
162.6
103.3
173.8
162.6 in
Length
173.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
EJ25
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
362 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
195.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
