The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 23,200
€ 29,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 ecomatic
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.75 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d BluePerformance
GH
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d BluePerformance
104 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
239 mi
Range
751 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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




















