Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 105 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 27 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.2 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Avensis 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 36 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 187 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 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`200 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 10 600 | |
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