The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 25,500

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0 is 28.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0D.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
1498
1721
1897
1470
1740
1965
1721 mm
Width
1740 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1498 mm
Height
1470 mm
2515
4129
2620
4415
4129 mm
Length
4415 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.03 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
EE20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
350 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
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11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.73 kg/bhp
9.53 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
364 mi
Range
685 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
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).
119.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L