The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 16,900

€ 25,200

€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 18.8 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
1475
1740
1965
1430
1751
1933
1740 mm
Width
1751 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1475 mm
Height
1430 mm
2620
4415
2660
4227
4415 mm
Length
4227 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.5 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
GH
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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12.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
12.41 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
39 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
511 mi
Range
414 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
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).
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L