The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 20,300
€ 31,900
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 slightly. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.1
68.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
173.8
170.2 in
Length
173.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.11 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
F21
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
769 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
