Subaru Impreza 2003 vs BMW 3 series 1999

 
Subaru Impreza
2003 - 2005
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.9 Petrol

Performance

Power: 95 HP105 HP
Torque: 143 NM165 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds12 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Subaru Impreza engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 22 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.27.9
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km8.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 600 km in combined cycle790 km in combined cycle
750 km on highway1060 km on highway
540 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

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: no data440 litres
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 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`0001`785
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

low
Subaru Impreza has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 36002000
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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