Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Subaru Forester 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 20 HP less power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.59 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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