Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Toyota RAV4 2003

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Subaru Impreza
2005 - 2007
Toyota RAV4
2003 - 2006
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Subaru Impreza is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Toyota RAV4 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol)1.8 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Toyota RAV4 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 105 - 230 HP116 - 161 HP
Torque: 142 - 320 NM161 - 250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 15.9 seconds10.6 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 - 10.37.1 - 9.8
On average, the Subaru Impreza petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Toyota RAV4.
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 m4.24 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.70 m
Subaru Impreza is 23 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 22 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 356 litres678 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1909 litres
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 322 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`340~ 1`836
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 24003200
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
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