Ford Focus 2001 vs Subaru Impreza 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 85 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 3.9 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 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 164 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. The Subaru Impreza may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`755 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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