Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
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 | |
| 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: | 1.6 - 2.0 (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: | 95 - 225 HP | 116 - 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 - 300 NM | 161 - 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 - 15.9 seconds | 10.6 - 12.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 - 9.2 | 7.1 - 9.8 | |
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Subaru Impreza petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 - 155 mm (5.9 - 6.1 inches) | 160 - 170 mm (6.3 - 6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.70 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 19 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 678 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1909 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (by 643 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`798 kg | ~ 1`836 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`375 kg | ~ 1`376 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 423 kg | ~ 460 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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