The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 18,300
€ 20,100
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 1.9 TDI is 11.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.53 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
504 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
