The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
€ 21,500
€ 23,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 11.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
68.5
78.7
67.8 in
Width
68.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
104.1
173.8
162.6 in
Length
173.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.7 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
FB16
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
579 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
