Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Subaru Impreza 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 178 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 254 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 550 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Impreza is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 29 200 | |
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