The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 27,300

€ 28,900

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
56.3
68.9
76.1
59.8
69.7
77.6
68.9 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.3 in
Height
59.8 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
174.4
166.4 in
Length
174.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %

General
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
E87
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
393 mi
Range
231 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
166.6 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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