The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 21,700

€ 21,200

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 BMW 116i is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.1
68.5
77.4
68.8 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %

General
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
E81
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
127 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
568 mi
Range
242 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft