The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 45,400
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.1
70.7
78.5
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
105.9
170.2
103.3
173.8
170.2 in
Length
173.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %
General
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
F21
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
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).
195.2 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
