The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 33,400

€ 30,400

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 318i is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
BMW 318i
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
56.3
71.3
80
59.3
70.1
80.9
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
59.3 in
110.6
182.4
108.3
186.2
182.4 in
Length
186.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.9 %

General
BMW 318i
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
F30
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318i
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Performance
BMW 318i
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
731 mi
Range
505 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data