The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,400
€ 35,600
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 Legacy 2.0i is 3.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW 318i
59.3
70.1
80.9
56.3
71.3
80
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.3 in
Height
56.3 in
108.3
186.2
110.6
182.4
186.2 in
Length
182.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW 318i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW 318i
BM/BR
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW 318i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
EJ20
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW 318i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
29 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
505 mi
Range
746 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
505 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
151.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














