Subaru Impreza 1997 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 430 km with real consumption | 690 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: | 4.34 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 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`200 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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