Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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 (Toyota Avensis) 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 44 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 94 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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) | |
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: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 17 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2200 | |
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