Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 268 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 103 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 124 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Outback gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru Outback engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 28 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 14 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`494 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 506 kg | 370 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Subaru Outback. Therefore, Subaru Impreza is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 2400 | |
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