The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 30,900

€ 20,300

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
BMW 120d
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
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %

General
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
E87
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
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