The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 23,000

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 118i is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.7
68.5
78.7
68.9 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.4
104.1
173.8
166.4 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.3 %

General
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
E87
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 118i
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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