2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 377 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot. 2005 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Pilot | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Pilot | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |