Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Subaru Forester 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 230 HP | 125 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 - 320 NM | 184 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 15.9 seconds | 6.3 - 13.4 seconds | |
| In general, Subaru Forester are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Impreza. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 - 10.3 | 8.5 - 11.0 | |
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Subaru Impreza petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.58 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`800 kg | ~ 1`943 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`358 kg | ~ 1`424 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 442 kg | ~ 519 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Subaru Forester is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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