2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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, 2005 Subaru Forester (225 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Forester | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |