2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX Sedan
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon and 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX Sedan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX Sedan (227 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX Sedan should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX Sedan weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Impreza 2.0 WRX Sedan (294 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon | 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX Sedan | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
