Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 178 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 254 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Impreza is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 800 | 14 800 | |
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