The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 36,900

€ 23,200

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 130i is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.1
68.5
77.4
68.8 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.07 %

General
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
E81
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 130i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
388 mi
Range
239 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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).
160.8 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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