2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Impreza | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
