2025 BMW
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 33 - 34 MPG | 33 - 34 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 152 - 182 hp |
| Exterior Length | 187.9 in | 176.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.8 in
Rear 34.5 in |
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.0 in
Rear 35.2 in |
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Impreza than the BMW 430, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Subaru Impreza will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the BMW 430.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW 430 as you will with the Subaru Impreza, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 430 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Impreza, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the BMW 430 is much wider than the Subaru Impreza, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the BMW 430, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Impreza.
Handling
The BMW 430 has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Impreza, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 430 has a much more powerful engine than the Subaru Impreza. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the BMW 430 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Subaru Impreza.
Utility
The BMW 430 has less seating than the Subaru Impreza, making the Subaru Impreza the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.