The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 30,100

€ 21,200

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 120d is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.58 %

General
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
E81
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
598 mi
Range
242 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 120d
109.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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