2005 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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 (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Avensis | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Avensis | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
