The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 21,700

€ 27,000

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 28.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1498
1721
1897
1475
1740
1965
1721 mm
Width
1740 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1498 mm
Height
1475 mm
2515
4129
2620
4415
4129 mm
Length
4415 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.57 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
9C
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
EJ20
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 2.0R ecomatic
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
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 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
11.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.99 kg/bhp
9.7 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
31 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
30 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
372 mi
Range
217 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
176.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
222 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L