Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Subaru Forester 2004
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Forester, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Impreza 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.58 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 10 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: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.2 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`860 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 435 kg | 545 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Subaru Forester is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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