The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 18,300

€ 30,100

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 5.4 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
1475
1740
1965
1421
1748
1934
1740 mm
Width
1748 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1475 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4415
2660
4239
4415 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.6 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
GH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
104 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
12.69 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 120d
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
504 mi
Range
598 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L