The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 32,600

€ 27,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.8
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
174.4
170.2 in
Length
174.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %

General
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
F21
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
41 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
687 mi
Range
225 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
171.1 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
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