The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 22,700

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0R.
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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 2.0R
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.32 %

General
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
E81
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
568 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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 2.0R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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