The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 18,300

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
59
67.8
74.7
58.1
68.5
77.4
67.8 in
Width
68.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
99
162.6
103.1
173.8
162.6 in
Length
173.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.63 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
EL15
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
504 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
140.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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