BMW 3 series 1998 vs Subaru Impreza 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 540 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 353 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 87 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`875 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`375 kg | 1`130 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 4800 | |
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