The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 45,400
€ 34,400
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 130i
58.1
70.7
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.3
173.8
104.7
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 130i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 130i
GH
Generation
E81
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 130i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 130i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
362 mi
Range
397 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
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).
157.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 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
