Subaru Impreza 2017 vs BMW 2 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 160 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 187 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 750 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 152 mm (6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW 2 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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 BMW 2 series 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 7 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 430 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 2 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 25 400 | |
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