The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 28,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 120i.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120i
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 120i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.48 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120i
GH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.38 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
455 mi
Range
499 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
455 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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