The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,800

€ 27,300

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 116i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
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 116i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.38 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
GH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
244 mi
Range
557 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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