Toyota Corolla 2013 vs Subaru Impreza 2014
| 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: | 157 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 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 250 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 10.4 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 4.1 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 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 21 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 2013 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 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 460 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 8 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 27 000 | |
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