2005 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 694 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Impreza | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |