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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Subaru Impreza comparison

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?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Subaru Impreza

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Impreza

Engine and Performance:

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.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Subaru Impreza

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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.

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Subaru Impreza

The 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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BMW 3 Series Touring
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,490 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
199 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
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