The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 24,300
€ 21,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 BMW 116i is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.7
68.5
78.7
68.8 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.9
104.1
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.87 %
General
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
E81
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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
















