The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 27,600

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
59
67.8
74.7
59.6
69.7
77.6
67.8 in
Width
69.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59 in
Height
59.6 in
99
162.6
103.1
174.4
162.6 in
Length
174.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.22 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
9C
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
EE20
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 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
380 mi
Range
685 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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).
119.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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