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 11.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
68.5
78.7
67.8 in
Width
68.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
104.1
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.43 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
9C
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
