Subaru Impreza 2003 vs BMW 3 series 1998

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Subaru Impreza
2003 - 2005
BMW 3 series
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Subaru Impreza is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol)1.9 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 95 - 265 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 143 - 343 NM165 - 390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 - 15.9 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 - 11.15.7 - 10.0
Subaru Impreza petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.47 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.44 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 395 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Subaru Impreza has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`280~ 1`936
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

low
Average price (€): 36002000
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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