Subaru Impreza 2005 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 4 NM less than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.6 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 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.5 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 | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 610 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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. Subaru Impreza 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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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