The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 22,700

€ 30,900

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.0R is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120d
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 2.0R
BMW 120d
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120d
GH
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
EJ20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120d
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.16 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
28 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
444 mi
Range
598 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
444 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.0R
159.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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