The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 29,400
€ 18,300
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 17.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 5.4 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1421
1748
1934
1475
1740
1965
1748 mm
Width
1740 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1421 mm
Height
1475 mm
2660
4239
2620
4415
4239 mm
Length
4415 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.58 %
General
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
E87
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120i
210 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.3 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
499 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
125 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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