Subaru Impreza 2014 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 176 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 915 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 5.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Auris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is larger. Subaru Impreza is 32 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 360 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 100 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 8000 | |
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