The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 30,100

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
173.8
104.7
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.77 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d
GH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d
4-cylinder boxer 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d
104 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
239 mi
Range
598 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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