Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 265 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 155 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 193 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 4.1 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 615 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 437 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 42 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 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): | 1`880 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Impreza has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2000 | |
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