Subaru Impreza 2006 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 18 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 1 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 | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 22 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 26 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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