Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 110 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 115 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 460 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 | 290'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 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`655 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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