The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 35,600
€ 45,400
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.1
70.7
78.5
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104.7
166.9
103.3
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
E87
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.67 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
