The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 20,300
€ 25,200
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 7.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
58.1
68.5
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
173.8
104.7
166.4
173.8 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.63 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
GH
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
104 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
414 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
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).
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
