The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
€ 36,200

€ 16,900

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 is 3.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
BMW 120d
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
170.4
103.1
173.8
170.4 in
Length
173.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.25 %

General
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
F20
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.27 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
511 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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