BMW 3 series 2001 vs Subaru Impreza 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 45 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 79 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 9.5 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 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 401 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 39 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`895 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
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