The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 21,200

€ 24,300

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches 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
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 116i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
GH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
4-cylinder boxer 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
104 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
242 mi
Range
499 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 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