Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.2 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: | 107 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 70 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 258 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, 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. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS 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: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Subaru Impreza and Lexus IS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`075 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4600 | |
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