The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 21,200

€ 36,400

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 130i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 130i
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 130i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.83 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 130i
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 130i
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 130i
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
242 mi
Range
397 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
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).
157.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 130i
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