The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 26,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 30.1 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
1498
1721
1897
1520
1770
1970
1721 mm
Width
1770 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1498 mm
Height
1520 mm
2515
4129
2620
4430
4129 mm
Length
4430 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.62 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
9C
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.73 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
364 mi
Range
444 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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).
159.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L