The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 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 13.6 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
69.9
79.1
67.8 in
Width
69.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
105.1
176.2
162.6 in
Length
176.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.23 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
9C
Generation
G5
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 6200 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 3600 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
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
26.79 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
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
478 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
478 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).
123.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1232 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft