Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 225 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 48 HP more power than Lexus IS, but torque is 100 NM less than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 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: | 290'000 km | 350'000 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 Lexus IS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 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: | 4.42 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 16 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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): | 1`200 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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