Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 107 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 17 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Impreza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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 2007 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 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1 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): | no data | 1`785 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3400 | |
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