The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 27,000
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
69.9
79.9
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
105.1
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3040 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.91 %
General
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
F20
Generation
G5
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
154 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.66 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
769 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
471 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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











