The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 25,500
€ 30,500
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 2.0D is 3.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
BMW 120i
57.9
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
57.9 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 2.0D
BMW 120i
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.42 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
BMW 120i
GH
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
BMW 120i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
685 mi
Range
567 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 2.0D
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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

















