The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 18,900
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120i is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
BMW 120i
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 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.6 %
General
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
E87
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 120i
142.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
