The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 16,900
€ 22,200
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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
BMW 116i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 116i
GH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 116i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
106 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 116i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
511 mi
Range
540 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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
