Subaru Impreza 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 225 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 82 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 380'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| 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 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.41 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but higher. Subaru Impreza is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1345 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 79 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 79 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 430 kg | 540 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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