The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 20,300
€ 32,700
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
173.8
105.9
170.2
173.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.11 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
GH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
104 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
497 mi
Range
769 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
