Subaru Impreza 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 105 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 33 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.8 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.46 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but higher. Subaru Impreza is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 84 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| 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`200 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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