The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 16,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 2.0 is 11.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.45 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
511 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
