Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 BMW 1 Series 120 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.8 seconds, compared with 8.0 seconds for 2025 Subaru Impreza RS. 2025 Subaru Impreza RS has the higher listed output at 182 hp; 2025 BMW 1 Series 120 is rated at 170 hp, a difference of 12 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BMW 1 Series 120 at 280 Nm and 2025 Subaru Impreza RS at 240 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 BMW 1 Series 120 has the lower recorded consumption at 6.8 L/100km; 2025 Subaru Impreza RS is listed at 7.8 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 BMW 1 Series 120 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 380 litres versus 348 litres, a difference of 32 litres. 2025 Subaru Impreza RS is 114 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Subaru Impreza RS has the lower listed starting price at $27,895, compared with $38,800 for 2025 BMW 1 Series 120. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.