2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Colorado | Impreza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |