The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 21,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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
173.8
162.6 in
Length
173.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.67 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
9C
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
FB16
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
551 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
