The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 28,600

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120i
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
170.4
173.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120i
GH
Generation
F20
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120i
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
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120i
104 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
242 mi
Range
567 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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