The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 29,100

€ 18,300

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
BMW 120d DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.1
68.5
77.4
68.9 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
173.8
166.4 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.6 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
E87
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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