Subaru Impreza 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 107 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
|
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 70 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 208 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.4 | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 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 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Impreza has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |