The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 20,600
€ 27,500
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 11.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
59
67.8
74.7
59.8
69.7
77.6
67.8 in
Width
69.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59 in
Height
59.8 in
99
162.6
103.1
174.4
162.6 in
Length
174.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
9C
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
EJ20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
113 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
364 mi
Range
225 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
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).
171.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
