Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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 Subaru Impreza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Impreza has
|
Toyota Corolla has
| |