Subaru Impreza 2003 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 22 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2000 | |
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