Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Ford Focus 2005
| 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 (Ford Focus) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 31 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 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: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Used only for this car | |
| 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 Ford Focus 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 482 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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