The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 30,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0ie.
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
69.9
79.5
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.4
105.1
176.2
170.4 in
Length
176.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3424 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.16 %
General
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
F20
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Performance
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
634 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
473 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.8 cu ft

















