The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 45,400
€ 34,500
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 WRX STi 2.5 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 118d
58.1
70.7
78.5
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
103.3
173.8
105.1
170
173.8 in
Length
170 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 118d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 118d
GH
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 118d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118d
17 mpg
city
47 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
362 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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















