Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota Corolla) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 9 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 96 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Subaru Impreza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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