BMW 1 Series Coupe (2007 – 2010) vs Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2008 – 2014): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 300 hp. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,275 kg against 1,505 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi is 59 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series Coupe
2007 – 2010
|
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2008 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2010 | 2008 – 2014 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 306 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 – 9.1 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 9.2 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,465 kg | 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.