Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 160 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 63 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru Impreza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 402 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 46 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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