2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |