Compare performance (530 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Subaru Impreza?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Subaru Impreza is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,835 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru Impreza tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 518 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Subaru Impreza is only slightly lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,510 L, about 196 L more than the Subaru Impreza.
When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsThe Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
166 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
315 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,490 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,780 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
501 - 526 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
199 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
182 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Subaru
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