2023 Subaru WRX vs 2024 BMW 1 Series Comparison

    Subaru WRX

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    BMW 1 Series

    2023 Subaru
    WRX
    vs
    2024 BMW
    1 Series
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
    0.0
    7.8
    8.3
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    FunFun
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    63L
    536 to 624 km
    42L - 49L
    248 to 368 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Chassis upgrades are a step forward
    • Recaro seats hug you in the right places
    • Yes, we love that rear wing
    Misses
    • Still not nearly noisy enough
    • For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
    • The performance game has moved on
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great ride and handling
    • Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
    • Great value proposition alongside M135
    Misses
    • Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
    • M branding isn't entirely necessary
    • Obnoxious speed limit beeping

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Colours Available

    Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.

    • Crystal Black
    • Sapphire Blue
    • WR Blue
    • Magnetite Grey
    • Ignition Red
    • Ice Silver
    • Ceramic White

    Only available for the WRX Sedan:

    • Solar Orange

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    23871499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    2.4L2.0L, 1.5L
    Induction
    FLAT TURBO 4TURBO 4, TURBO 3
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    202kW103kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    56004600 - 5750
    Torque
    350Nm220Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    20001480 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.69.5 - 11.1

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