The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 18,900
€ 29,900
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 slightly. The BMW 120i is 8.6 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 5.4 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1421
1765
1984
1475
1740
1965
1765 mm
Width
1740 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1421 mm
Height
1475 mm
2690
4329
2620
4415
4329 mm
Length
4415 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.36 %
General
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
F21
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
175 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120i
250 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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7.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
7.94 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120i
50 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
577 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L
















