Ford Focus 2008 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 7 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 8 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Despite less power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.5 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Ford Focus is 10 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3800 | |
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