Ford Focus 2001 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Focus) 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: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 10 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 66 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Subaru Impreza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Subaru Impreza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
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