Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Ceed) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 45 HP more power than Kia Ceed, but torque is 69 NM less than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed 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 Kia Ceed, 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 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed 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) | |
| Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.53 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 534 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1664 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 178 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 398 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`360 kg | 1`419 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 501 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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