Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Subaru Impreza 2005

 
Subaru Impreza
2003 - 2005
Subaru Impreza
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 225 HP160 HP
Torque: 300 NM186 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds8.8 seconds
Subaru Impreza 2003 is more dynamic to drive.
Subaru Impreza 2003 engine produces 65 HP more power than Subaru Impreza 2005, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Subaru Impreza 2005. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.29.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km9.5 l/100km
The Subaru Impreza 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Subaru Impreza 2003 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza 2003 could require 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza 2003 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza 2005.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 540 km in combined cycle660 km in combined cycle
460 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption
Subaru Impreza 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 290'000 km350'000 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 2005 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years16 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.46 m
Width: 1.70 m1.70 m
Height: 1.48 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza 2003 is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: no data356 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza 2003 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza 2005, which means Subaru Impreza 2003 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`2001`600
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 26002800
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Subaru Impreza has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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