BMW 1 series 2017 vs Subaru Impreza 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 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: | 231 HP | 268 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 37 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.2 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 1 series consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 1 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 14 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 1 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Impreza scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 26 000 | |
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