The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,500
€ 27,300
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0i is 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
BMW 120i
57.7
68.5
78.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
104.1
174
104.7
166.4
174 in
Length
166.4 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
BMW 120i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.24 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
BMW 120i
G4
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
BMW 120i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
FB20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
BMW 120i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
21.45 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
393 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
526 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft






















