2012 BMW 116 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 116. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 116 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 116 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4324 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |