The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 22,200

€ 21,200

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 28.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1498
1721
1897
1475
1740
1965
1721 mm
Width
1740 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1498 mm
Height
1475 mm
2515
4129
2620
4415
4129 mm
Length
4415 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
1367 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.61 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
EL15
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1781 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
220 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
124 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
9.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
9.24 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
380 mi
Range
242 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L