The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 22,200
€ 30,000
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.0ie.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
69.9
79.5
67.8 in
Width
69.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 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 2.0ie
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3424 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.98 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
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)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
FB20
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
380 mi
Range
473 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
473 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.8 cu ft
