The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 45,400
€ 30,700
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 120i
58.1
70.7
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.3
173.8
105.9
170.4
173.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 120i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 120i
GH
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 120i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
362 mi
Range
577 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
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).
106.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
