The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 22,200
€ 27,000
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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 2.0R ecomatic
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.74 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
EJ20
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 6400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
25 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
380 mi
Range
217 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R 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).
176.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
