The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
€ 20,100

€ 21,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 29.1 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1498
1721
1897
1465
1740
2000
1721 mm
Width
1740 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1498 mm
Height
1465 mm
2515
4129
2645
4420
4129 mm
Length
4420 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.43 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
9C
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
9.46 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
495 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
130.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L